Taco Bout Town in STA Beach Posted on March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 by Mandy Mizell Surfing and tacos are a match made in beach bum heaven. There is nothing better to replenish calories burned coasting than a tasty taco. In the laidback surfer town of St. Augustine Beach, local chefs have brought in. some of the best FLOvors on a tortilla. The true beauty of the St. Auggie taco culture […] Continue Reading
STA Nights of Lights: Tips from an Almost Local Posted on December 5, 2020December 8, 2020 by Mandy Mizell One of the most celebrated holiday events in the Sunshine State is St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights. The annual event runs from Mid-November through the end of January and has become a holiday tradition for me over the past 5 years that I have spent Christmas in the Oldest City. If you have been following […] Continue Reading
A Walkthrough STA History, No Admission Required Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Mandy Mizell In my final phase of quarantine, I escaped to St. Augustine. I spent 43 days cooped up in my West Palm Beach home, with cabin fever slowly taking over my persona. I transitioned from “Stay Home” to STA FLA, and my spirits are elevated now that I am back to exploring Florida. There is an […] Continue Reading
Finding Old Florida in Jax Historic Neighborhoods Posted on November 22, 2019February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell I have this thing with Old Florida. Before amusement parks and country clubs lined the spine of our state, Florida was still considered to be paradise. I am constantly driving down US-1, the original East Coast Highway, seeking out vintage neon signs and abandoned attractions. In my quest of capturing Old Florida, I developed an […] Continue Reading
